Safety, Health and Environmental Technician Apprenticeship

K10 Apprenticeships is offering a Health, Safety & Environment Technician Apprenticeship in Richmond, UK. The role involves both office and site-based work, providing health and safety advice, developing safe work systems, and conducting site visits. Apprentices will rotate through various environments to gain experience. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt in a dynamic setting, with a commitment to health and safety protocols.
About The Role
The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme are looking for a Health, Safety & Environment Apprentice. In the West London - Guildford Area.
The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, is a bespoke apprenticeship programme sponsored by Thames Water to address the skills gaps within their supply chain. The scheme features a compulsory industry rotation to enable apprentices to get experience in different environments and boost the chances of further employment in the sector.
The role will be both office and site based providing advice to others on how to work without harming themselves or others. Technicians will work with management and delivery teams to advise on the statutory health, safety and environmental requirements as they affect the company’s operations. They will assist the management team in ensuring that the legal and company SHE requirements are implemented. Duties may include:



Develop, review, and execute safe systems of work.
Create and deliver training packages (e.g., toolbox talks & inductions)
Investigate and report incidents in the workplace.
Analyse data and present findings to the management team
Undertake site visits to construction sites to check on site safety standards.
Review and approve risk assessments and method statements.
Enforce health and safety requirements.
Identify hazards and implement solutions.
Planning emergency procedures.
Adhering to environmental and safety laws.
Implement health and safety standards such as ISO 45001 etc.

Typical Working Week
40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.
Person Specification

Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.

A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment

Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving

No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!

Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams

Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences

Ability to visit different sites and training days

Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.

Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment

Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols


Qualifications required/desirable
Minimum Requirements
English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 / D or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.
Desired Requirements The passion and commitment to work in water treatment. It will be advantageous if you already have previous related work experience and a SHEA Card, but certainly not essential.


Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Safety, Health & Environment Technician course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
The apprenticeship duration is 24 months.


Eligibility To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:



Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
Not enrolled on any other courses
18+ due to site H&S rules
Have a full UK Driving Licence and full access to your own vehicle

Who We Are
We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.